Release ASUS RT-AX86U Firmware version 3.0.0.4.388_24323 (2024/11/28)

[sativa]

Available via the Asus app only atm

 

[jksmurf]

This one should be popular amongst those who don’t use Merlin.

 

[JamesK]

Also available via the router web interface if you get the router to do a firmware update check.

Firmware version 3.0.0.4.388_24323
- Release Note -

Bug Fixes and Enhancements：
1. Strengthened input validation and data processing workflows to further protect information security.
2. Enhanced AiCloud password protection mechanisms, safeguarding against unauthorized access attempts.
3. Enhanced device security through improved buffer handling in connection features.
4. Refined data handling processes, ensuring secure and accurate information management.
5. Enhanced file access control mechanisms, promoting a more secure operating environment.
6. Strengthened certificate protection, providing enhanced data security.

 

[iFrogMac]

Flashed my RT-AX86U this morning. Everything seems to have come back online and working as expected. Just thought I would toss out the question if, a factory reset should be performed due to the nature of the update, or is it safe to keep running with the previous config. Which for me, was a clean setup with most of the defaults and the sharing and cloud features disabled, plus the usual wireless optimizations I make.

 

[OzarkEdge]

Flashed my RT-AX86U this morning. Everything seems to have come back online and working as expected. Just thought I would toss out the question if, a factory reset should be performed due to the nature of the update, or is it safe to keep running with the previous config. Which for me, was a clean setup with most of the defaults and the sharing and cloud features disabled, plus the usual wireless optimizations I make.

Time will tell.

OE

 

[visortgw]

Download

FYI, the download URL has eliminated _ax86s_ from its name. It is possible that unlike the past, this URL shows RT-AX86U only.

 

[OzarkEdge]

Download

FYI, the download URL has eliminated _ax86s_ from its name. It is possible that unlike the past, this is for RT-AX86U only.

Did you mean to post a link to version 3.0.0.4.388_24243? This thread is about version 3.0.0.4.388_24323.

OE

 

[OzarkEdge]

I was curious about that myself. Most of the time the firmware released for the 86U has also been for the 86S, and it's stated for the 86 Series. This thread is just the 86U,. So does this mean 86S owners are no longer supported? I don't have the S, so this was mainly just a question of curiosity having known the past history of releases for these routers.

You are adding confusion to the incorrect information in post #6.

I trust version 3.0.0.4.388_24323 (2024/11/28) will be posted soon for both flavors of the AX86U/S.

Patience!

OE

 

[OzarkEdge]

Oh, it personally doesn't matter to me in terms of the S model, I was simply curious if Asus was just going to focus on one model now in that series. I didn't intend to cause confusion with the question, and I may have misinterpreted the above post too.

Stop posting and figure it out first.

OE

 

[visortgw]

Did you mean to post a link to version 3.0.0.4.388_24243? This thread is about version 3.0.0.4.388_24323.

OE

Corrected. Thanks.

 

[bbunge]

Did you mean to post a link to version 3.0.0.4.388_24243? This thread is about version 3.0.0.4.388_24323.

OE

Asus couldn't have made the "new" version number more confusing! A dyslectic person would have gone nuts figuring out if the numbers were the same. When I first looked at the new firmware version number I could not see that 388_24323 was different from 388_24232... So I finished the first cuppa and things became clearer...maybe...

 

[OzarkEdge]

Asus couldn't have made the "new" version number more confusing! A dyslectic person would have gone nuts figuring out if the numbers were the same. When I first looked at the new firmware version number I could not see that 388_24323 was different from 388_24232... So I finished the first cuppa and things became clearer...maybe...

Numbers can be confusing, but ASUS is not to blame for this.

OE

 

[Vuelta91]

Versión 3.0.0.4.388_24323 de 28/11/2024 para Asus RT-AX86U:

https://dlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/wireless/RT-AX86U/FW_RT_AX86U_300438824323.zip?model=RT-AX86U

 

[OzarkEdge]

Versión 3.0.0.4.388_24323 de 28/11/2024 para Asus RT-AX86U:

https://dlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/wireless/RT-AX86U/FW_RT_AX86U_300438824323.zip?model=RT-AX86U

Same link as in post #6... redundant.

OE

 

[iFrogMac]

So, apart from the security fixes for AICloud and other breaches being patched, has anyone found anything else changed in this update? It mentions several other things it addresses in addition to the malware. So far I haven't noticed anything, and it feels about the same as previous firmware.

 

[Jbennett360]

You are adding confusion to the incorrect information in post #6.

I trust version 3.0.0.4.388_24323 (2024/11/28) will be posted soon for both flavors of the AX86U/S.

Patience!

OE

Appeared on my AX86S. Updated fine

 

[OzarkEdge]

So, apart from the security fixes for AICloud and other breaches being patched, has anyone found anything else changed in this update? It mentions several other things it addresses in addition to the malware. So far I haven't noticed anything, and it feels about the same as previous firmware.

I do not notice anything new/different in the webUI. Mine is back on the spares shelf.

OE

 

[visortgw]

Asus couldn't have made the "new" version number more confusing! A dyslectic person would have gone nuts figuring out if the numbers were the same. When I first looked at the new firmware version number I could not see that 388_24323 was different from 388_24232... So I finished the first cuppa and things became clearer...maybe...

Actually, the previous version was 388_24243. not 388_24323.

 

[visortgw]

So, apart from the security fixes for AICloud and other breaches being patched, has anyone found anything else changed in this update? It mentions several other things it addresses in addition to the malware. So far I haven't noticed anything, and it feels about the same as previous firmware.

Everything in the changelog listed above is security-related (pretty much verbatim from security-related releases for other devices earlier in November), most likely all behind the scenes.

 

[iFrogMac]

Everything in the changelog listed above is security-related (pretty much verbatim from security-related releases for other devices earlier in November), most likely all behind the scenes.

The main part I was asking about were the bug fixes. Just wondered if anyone had seen any other issues they were having resolved along with the security fixes.

Referring to this line here: "Bug Fixes and Enhancements："